Scope for Fed Summer Hike Widens

Scope for Fed Summer Hike Widens

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The video discusses the market's expectations for rate hikes, with Janet Yellen facing pressure to raise rates despite potential risks. Draghi's actions may provide Yellen with some flexibility, but the strength of the dollar remains a concern. The discussion also covers currency stability, with the ECB and Fed potentially on hold. Predictions suggest a low likelihood of multiple rate hikes this year, given the absence of significant growth and inflation below target.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the market's expectation regarding Janet Yellen's rate hikes?

One rate hike expected

No rate hikes expected

Three rate hikes expected

Two rate hikes expected

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Fed's main concern if they decide to raise rates?

The dollar will strengthen significantly

The dollar will weaken

The euro will weaken

The euro will strengthen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current stance of the ECB regarding rate changes?

Planning to decrease rates

Planning to increase rates

Uncertain about rate changes

On hold for a while

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of a rate hike from the Fed by the end of the year according to the work function?

32.6%

42.6%

62.6%

52.6%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Fed's inflation target?

2%

3%

1.6%

2.5%